Global Trade
Billions Lost as China Turns Away from American Soybeans This Season
U.S. farmers are missing out on billions of dollars in soybean sales to China halfway through their main marketing season as stalled trade negotiations continue...
U.S. Ends Tariff Exemption for Low Value Shipments Changing Trade Rules
The United States has officially ended a long-standing import tariff exemption for packages valued at $800 or less, a change that took effect today. This...
Why US Tariffs Have Not Reduced the Trade Deficit as Expected
The U.S. trade deficit has grown larger since the Trump administration imposed sweeping tariffs on imports, but the relationship between tariffs and the trade imbalance...
Japan’s Chief Trade Negotiator Postpones U.S. Trip, Urges Faster Action on Tariff Deal
Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, has abruptly postponed a planned trip to Washington that was aimed at finalizing a joint statement on a tariff...
India Faces Major Export Challenges as US Imposes 50% Tariffs
Effective today, the United States has implemented a 50% tariff on goods imported from India, marking a sharp escalation in trade tensions that risks damaging...
DHL Suspends US-Bound Business Parcel Shipments as New Customs Rules Cause Widespread Disruption
If you’ve been shipping products from Europe to the US, you’re about to face an unexpected hurdle. DHL (XETRA: DHL.DE) has just pressed pause on...
U.S. Tourism Faces Historic Decline as Visitor Numbers Plunge
In 2025, the United States tourism industry faces a crisis unmatched in recent memory. What once generated around $200 billion annually has plunged by over...
China Tariffs Deadline Delayed to November and Gold Imports Excluded
President Trump’s decision to push the deadline for higher China tariffs to November 9th adds a little breathing room for importers and markets, and it...
Gold Surges Beyond $3,500 Then Retreats as Markets React to Tariffs and Jobs Data
The price of gold surged to an intraday record of $3,534.10 per ounce before sliding back below the $3,500 mark, illustrating the metal’s continued role...
Americans Face Highest Import Costs in Nearly a Century
Americans are now facing the highest tariffs on imported goods since the 1930s, with an average increase of 18.3% in import prices. This steep rise...
